Let’s talk about the heart of the caravan: the kitchen. Or as we like to call it, “two cupboards, a drawer, and a dream.”
If you’ve ever tried cooking a meal in a caravan, you know the struggle is real. It’s a magical space where a spoon can vanish for days, and you accidentally store the Vegemite in your sock drawer.
But fear not, fellow road warriors! We’ve learned a thing or two (sometimes the hard way) about turning our pint-sized pantry into a storage superstar. Here are our top tips for keeping your caravan kitchen organised—and keeping your sanity.
🧂 1. Containers Are Your New Best Friends
We put everything in containers. Pasta, flour, tea bags, dog biscuits (labelled—learned that one quickly). Clear ones are great so you don’t have to open five lids to find the sugar. And yes, square containers fit better than round ones—who knew Tetris skills would come in handy at this age?
🧲 2. Embrace the Power of Magnets
Stick a magnetic strip to the wall and bam—your knives are floating like magic (or witchcraft). Magnetic spice jars on the inside of cupboard doors? Yes please. Just make sure they’re on tight, or it’s cumin confetti next time you hit a pothole.
🍽 3. Think Vertical, Like a Giraffe Would
Use stackable shelves inside cupboards to create layers. Suddenly you’re not digging for plates like you’re on an archaeological dig. Hanging baskets and over-the-door hooks are game changers—who says walls are just for looking at?
🥄 4. Only Pack What You Actually Use
Do you need five wooden spoons? (Hint: no.) One good knife, one good pan, and a can opener that actually works will take you far. Bonus points if your gadgets have more than one job—like us, they need to multitask!
☕ 5. Command Hooks: The Unsung Heroes
These babies hold your keys, your mugs, your measuring cups, your dignity. Peel-and-stick hooks are everywhere in our van—walls, cupboard doors, backs of chairs. We’re one step away from hanging the dog.
😄 Final Thoughts:
Caravan kitchen organisation is part science, part sorcery, and a whole lot of trial and error. But when everything has its place (and stays there), cooking becomes a pleasure again—well, as much as it ever was when your oven’s the size of a shoebox.
So if you’re out on the road, take a moment to declutter, re-jig, and maybe laugh at the fact you’ve just spent 10 minutes finding a place for your potato peeler. You’re not alone—we’re all just out here trying to make tea without causing a landslide.